Half Day Trail Riding Tour

A morning’s Green Lane Tour departing from and returning to Rykas Café near Dorking using your own Adventure bike or trail bike.

We’ll guide you through some of the best byways and back roads Surrey has to offer, from spectacular views from the highest point in the South East of England, along forest trails and splashing through woodland streams, there’s no better way to spend a morning than getting your bike dirty!

If you’re preparing for “the big trip”, Green laning is a fantastic way to brush up on your skills on the dirt before you go or use the session as a Shakedown and test yourself, your bike and your equipment.

Routes are tailored to the skill level of the group or individual on the day, making the most of the lanes and keeping road work to a minimum. In order to minimise disruption to other users of the lanes we operate a maximum group size of 6 riders.

FAQ’s – So what do I need?

• Well first off you’ll need a bike! This can be anything from a Honda XR125 to a BMW R1200 GS Adventure, but choose your ride according to your skill level. The real joy of trail riding on the byways comes from taking your everyday bike somewhere entirely different and where you never thought it could go.

• Bear in mind that the green lanes are classed as roads so your machine must be fully road legal, taxed, MOT’d, insured and you must hold an appropriate driving licence to take it on the byway.

• A good pair of motorcycle boots, waterproof ideally. These should be strong enough to protect your feet, ankles and shins from rocks and tree stumps… and possibly your bike falling on top of you! Motocross boots are ideal.

• You’ll also need a sturdy motorcycle jacket, trousers and gloves with all the armour in the relevant places. Textile gear is preferable to leathers (you’ll never get them clean again!) to protect you from overhanging branches, brambles and the inevitable tumble.

• A few essential tools and some basic knowledge to carry out any running repairs necessary to your own bike as we go. An AA or RAC Membership card is also sometimes also useful!

• Carrying some water is also a good idea – trail riding can be very strenuous, especially if it’s your first time, and you can easily become dehydrated

• Bring a camera! There’s some lovely spots out there on the byways and plenty of opportunity to take some great shots.

• It’s always worth carrying a freezer bag or two to act as waterproof cases for wallets, phones, cameras or anything else you need to keep dry.